Goodlaiding Axle Load Calculation & Automated Weight Checks: A Smarter Approach to Freight Management
- Ilian Gueorguiev
- May 20
- 2 min read
Updated: May 21
Overloading a truck axle can lead to fines, vehicle damage, and safety hazards. To calculate axle overloading, you need to consider the total vehicle weight, wheelbase, and center of gravity.
Germany is stepping up efforts to monitor truck weights on the A4 motorway through a new pilot project launched by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and Autobahn GmbH. This initiative, located at Rur-Scholle-Süd near Düren, aims to improve road safety, infrastructure longevity, and environmental sustainability by detecting overloaded trucks and enforcing corrective measures.
Meanwhile, Goodloading, an AI-powered cargo optimization tool, offers a preventative approach by ensuring efficient load distribution before trucks even hit the road. The synergy between real-time enforcement and advanced load planning is shaping the future of freight transport.
Germany’s Automated Weight Check System
The A4 motorway trial facility will begin initial testing in late 2024, with full operations expected by 2026. The route between Aachen and Cologne is a key freight corridor, serving major ports like Antwerp and Rotterdam and facilitating intermodal transport at Cologne-Eifeltor container terminal.
At the heart of the new checkpoint is a weigh-in-motion (WIM) system, designed to:
Measure axle loads dynamically while trucks are in motion.
Automatically divert overloaded trucks to a dedicated reweighing lane.
Conduct static weighing to confirm violations.
Enforce administrative penalties and require load adjustments.
Overloaded trucks consume more fuel, generate higher CO₂ emissions, and cause excessive wear on bridges and roads. By 2028, Germany plans to roll out 16 such checkpoints, with each installation costing around €2.5 million.
Goodloading’s AI-Powered Load Optimization & Latest Features
While Germany focuses on enforcement, Goodloading helps companies avoid weight violations before they become an issue. The AI-driven platform optimizes cargo placement using advanced algorithms, ensuring legal compliance and maximizing space utilization.
Key features of Goodloading include:
Axle Load Calculation – Prevents overloading by distributing cargo efficiently.
Multi-Stop Load Planning – Ensures strategic unloading at different locations.
3D Visualization – Allows users to manually refine load arrangements.
Time-Saving Automation – Reduces planning efforts for logistics teams.
Goodloading has recently introduced several new features to enhance cargo optimization:
Company-Wide Project Sharing – Users can now share projects within their company, improving collaboration.
Photo Credits @ Goodloading Optimization for All Loading Spaces – The AI algorithm can now optimize multiple loading spaces within a project, ensuring better efficiency.
Third Axle Support – Users can add a third axle in axle load settings, improving accuracy in weight distribution.
Photo credits @ Goodloading
By integrating real-time truck weight monitoring with AI-driven cargo optimization, the industry is moving toward a smarter, more sustainable freight system.
The Future of Freight Compliance & Optimization
Germany’s automated weight checks and Goodloading’s preemptive load planning highlight the importance of technology-driven solutions in modern freight transport. Enforcement ensures rule compliance, while AI-driven cargo optimization minimizes risks before trucks reach the road.
As logistics evolve, these innovations pave the way for safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible freight transport across Europe.
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